Alphabet Infield

NetShrine · 07-11-2001, 09:38 PM

Note: This Is A "Required Thread" For Those Participating In The NetShrine Discusion Forum Contest.

OK, here's the game - I'm going to name an INF (C, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B) where all the players have last names that start with the letter "A."

The first person that replies to this thread has to name an INF (C, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B) where all the players have last names that start with the letter "B."

The person that replies to the "B" group post has to name an INF where all the players have a last name that starts with "C."

And, so on, until we get through the whole alphabet.

They have to be actual MLB players (past or present) and have to have played at least one game at the position where you stick 'em. List both FIRST and LAST names - thanks.

Here goes:

C - Alan Ashby
1B - Cap Anson
2B - Roberto Alomar
SS - Luke Appling
3B - Bob Aspromonte

pjl7 · 07-11-2001, 11:19 PM

C Earl Battey

1B Bill Buckner

2B Glenn Beckert

SS Mark Belanger

3B Sal Bando

just for fun...

LF Lou Brock

CF Bobby Bonds

RF Jorge Bell

NetShrine · 07-11-2001, 11:43 PM

C - Roy Campanella
1B - Rod Carew
2B - Dave Cash
SS - Bert Campaneris
3B - Ken Caminiti

pjl7 · 07-12-2001, 01:05 AM

This sort of plays into the discussion on Banks on another thread, but all of the major sources list Carew as a firstbasemen. Why is it that I will always think of him as a second baseman? His bat was certainly more valuable there, and his hitting numbers don't look like a firstbaseman to me. Bill James actually ranks him as a second baseman because he ranks higher there. Maybe (I am a huge Carew fan) I feel compelled to do the same.

Even though I did this once...

C Dick Dietz
1B Leon Durham
2B Bill Doran
SS Alvin Dark
3B Doug DeCinces

or the All Davis team

C Jody
1B Alvin
2B Crash
SS George
3B Russ

BuzzBuzzard · 07-12-2001, 07:12 AM

C Andy Etchebarren
1B Mike Epstein
2B Damion Easley
SS Woody English
3B Darrell Evans

I never believed in extra credit, so no OF

NetShrine · 07-12-2001, 08:48 AM

Patrick - funny on the Carew thing. It was close - 1130 games at 2B and 1184 games at 1B. But, he stopped playing 1B beginning in 1976. So, for most people - esp. those outside Minny - born after say 1964, they probably think of him as a 1B.

BTW, yes, you can play this game once then once - and are encouraged!

C- Carlton Fisk
1B - Ferris Fain
2B - Nellie Fox
SS - Tony Fernandez
3B - Jim Fregosi

NetShrine · 07-12-2001, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BuzzBuzzard
I never believed in extra credit, so no OF

Actually, OFers will be a game for another day................

BuzzBuzzard · 07-12-2001, 08:53 AM

Jerry Grote
Steve Garvey
Bob Grich
Ron Gardenhire
Wayne Garrett

ChrisCary · 07-12-2001, 08:59 AM

1B Lou Gehrig
2b Mike Gallego
ss Nomar Garciappara
3B Gary Gaetti

NetShrine · 07-12-2001, 09:00 AM

Scott Hatteberg
Todd Helton
Denny Hocking
Jose Hernandez
Charlie Hayes

NetShrine · 07-12-2001, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ChrisCary
1B Lou Gehrig
2b Mike Gallego
ss Nomar Garciappara
3B Gary Gaetti

Buzz beat you Chris - try for the I's.

BuzzBuzzard · 07-12-2001, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ChrisCary
1B Lou Gehrig
2b Mike Gallego
ss Nomar Garciappara
3B Gary Gaetti

Points off for Chris for not following directions.

ChrisCary · 07-12-2001, 09:07 AM

Sorry Buzz, I must have been typing as you posted, Here's H's.

1B Gil Hodges
2b Rogers Hornsby
ss Dick Howser
3b Charlie Hayes
C Elston Howard

NetShrine · 07-12-2001, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ChrisCary
Sorry Buzz, I must have been typing as you posted, Here's H's.

Try and keep up with us homey!

"H" is history already.

BuzzBuzzard · 07-12-2001, 09:12 AM

C Hank Izquierdo
1B Tim Ireland
2B Garey Ingram
SS Tommy Irwin
3B Garth Iorg

07-11-2001, 09:38 PM	#1
NetShrine Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 4,617	Alphabet Infield Note: This Is A "Required Thread" For Those Participating In The NetShrine Discusion Forum Contest. OK, here's the game - I'm going to name an INF (C, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B) where all the players have last names that start with the letter "A." The first person that replies to this thread has to name an INF (C, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B) where all the players have last names that start with the letter "B." The person that replies to the "B" group post has to name an INF where all the players have a last name that starts with "C." And, so on, until we get through the whole alphabet. They have to be actual MLB players (past or present) and have to have played at least one game at the position where you stick 'em. List both FIRST and LAST names - thanks. Here goes: C - Alan Ashby 1B - Cap Anson 2B - Roberto Alomar SS - Luke Appling 3B - Bob Aspromonte

07-11-2001, 11:19 PM	#2
pjl7 NetShrine MVP Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 232	C Earl Battey 1B Bill Buckner 2B Glenn Beckert SS Mark Belanger 3B Sal Bando just for fun... LF Lou Brock CF Bobby Bonds RF Jorge Bell __________________ There is only one MLB franchise with division championships in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.

07-12-2001, 01:05 AM	#4
pjl7 NetShrine MVP Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 232	This sort of plays into the discussion on Banks on another thread, but all of the major sources list Carew as a firstbasemen. Why is it that I will always think of him as a second baseman? His bat was certainly more valuable there, and his hitting numbers don't look like a firstbaseman to me. Bill James actually ranks him as a second baseman because he ranks higher there. Maybe (I am a huge Carew fan) I feel compelled to do the same. Even though I did this once... C Dick Dietz 1B Leon Durham 2B Bill Doran SS Alvin Dark 3B Doug DeCinces or the All Davis team C Jody 1B Alvin 2B Crash SS George 3B Russ __________________ There is only one MLB franchise with division championships in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.

07-12-2001, 07:12 AM	#5
BuzzBuzzard NetShrine's Conscience Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: The bowels of Shea Posts: 3,062	C Andy Etchebarren 1B Mike Epstein 2B Damion Easley SS Woody English 3B Darrell Evans I never believed in extra credit, so no OF __________________ Buzzard You Gotta Believe

07-12-2001, 08:53 AM	#8
BuzzBuzzard NetShrine's Conscience Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: The bowels of Shea Posts: 3,062	Jerry Grote Steve Garvey Bob Grich Ron Gardenhire Wayne Garrett __________________ Buzzard You Gotta Believe

07-11-2001, 11:43 PM	#3
NetShrine Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 4,617	C - Roy Campanella 1B - Rod Carew 2B - Dave Cash SS - Bert Campaneris 3B - Ken Caminiti

07-12-2001, 08:48 AM	#6
NetShrine Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 4,617	Patrick - funny on the Carew thing. It was close - 1130 games at 2B and 1184 games at 1B. But, he stopped playing 1B beginning in 1976. So, for most people - esp. those outside Minny - born after say 1964, they probably think of him as a 1B. BTW, yes, you can play this game once then once - and are encouraged! C- Carlton Fisk 1B - Ferris Fain 2B - Nellie Fox SS - Tony Fernandez 3B - Jim Fregosi

07-12-2001, 08:59 AM	#9
ChrisCary High and tight Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,281	1B Lou Gehrig 2b Mike Gallego ss Nomar Garciappara 3B Gary Gaetti

07-12-2001, 09:00 AM	#10
NetShrine Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 4,617	Scott Hatteberg Todd Helton Denny Hocking Jose Hernandez Charlie Hayes

07-12-2001, 09:07 AM	#13
ChrisCary High and tight Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,281	Sorry Buzz, I must have been typing as you posted, Here's H's. 1B Gil Hodges 2b Rogers Hornsby ss Dick Howser 3b Charlie Hayes C Elston Howard

07-12-2001, 09:12 AM	#15
BuzzBuzzard NetShrine's Conscience Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: The bowels of Shea Posts: 3,062	C Hank Izquierdo 1B Tim Ireland 2B Garey Ingram SS Tommy Irwin 3B Garth Iorg __________________ Buzzard You Gotta Believe

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